5 bedroom detached for sale

Rarely does a London house come onto the market with as unique a history as Willoughby House. Designed by the esteemed architect John Willoughby and built in 1860, Willoughby House has hosted many luminaries, including the painter Ruskin Speers and the poet Dylan Thomas. It now adjoins Ravenscourt Park but still offers an uninterrupted view of the parka medieval estate of over 40 acres, which once featured a grand moated manor house, a lake, and grounds designed by Lancelot Capability Brown. For over seven centuries, Ravenscourt Park passed through the hands of well-documented owners, including Lord Mayors of London, members of Parliament, a Speaker of the House of Commons, court officials, and a Lord Chancellor.

Elegantly appointed, fantastically spacious and well situated this stunning home offers a wealth of character, though with the benefit of being unlisted, it has been extensively renovated to an exceptional standard throughout. Internally it offers generously proportioned accommodation, with most of the four floors having four-metre-high ceilings, with the original features such as tall sash windows, decorative plasterwork and exposed beams complemented by contemporary design. The kitchen is in timeless stainless steel, while the engineered wood and stone floors and neutral walls provide a blank canvas for personalisation. With a state-of-the-art gym, enviable entertaining space, beautiful park views, a spacious private rear garden and secure gated off-street parking for two cars this property is perfect for modern life.
The substantial accommodation is arranged over four floors and is uniquely laid out, offering more than 4000 sq ft of space which is fantastically versatile and offers a thoughtful mix of reception rooms, bedrooms, and luxurious entertaining spaces. A long hallway on the ground floor leads to the kitchen and breakfast room at the rear: the striking room is a mix of the original house and a glass-walled extension overlooking the garden. On this floor there is a guest bedroom, a premium gym with advanced equipment, a cloakroom, and a practical laundry room. Perfect for entertaining, the first floor is mostly arranged as a triple reception room, which is open plan from the front to the rear of the house and so offers exceptional natural light, with seating, dining and relaxation areas, as well as beautiful views across the park and rear garden.

The luxurious primary bedroom is situated on the second floor, enjoying beautiful dual-aspect views across the park and rear garden. It features a spacious en suite bathroom with a bathtub, separate steam shower, and twin basins. A second double bedroom and a separate walk-in wardrobe with a private balcony complete this floor. The top floor consists of two further double bedrooms, both with walk-in wardrobes and en suite bathrooms. There is also a shower room on the first floor.

Outside

Gardens and grounds
The house is approached over a secure driveway, which has space for two cars behind a large vehicle gate, with pedestrian gates to either side. The rear garden adjoins the popular green space of Ravenscourt Park, with which it shares a tall wall providing excellent privacy. The outside space to the rear has been beautifully landscaped to include a sizeable terrace for entertaining, including a built-in barbecue with asado grill. Steps lead up to a lawned area enclosed by trees and shrubs, with a further seating area and outbuilding at the rear.

Situation

The Propertys setting is therefore convenient for all local shopping, restaurants and transport facilities. Ravenscourt Park (District line) and Hammersmith underground stations (District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City lines) and the bus station are both within walking distance. The river is in close proximity and there are a number of green spaces locally, including Ravenscourt Park immediately to the rear. For more extensive shopping, Westfield in Shepherds Bush is less than two miles north and has a huge array of designer stores, high street shops, superstore shopping and leisure and entertainment amenities. The property offers easy access to Central London via the A4, and to Heathrow and the west of England via the M4/M25. There are an abundance of excellent schools nearby including Latymer Upper School and Prep schools; St Peters CofE primary; Ravenscourt Park Prep School (less than 150 metres away); West London Free School; and ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form.

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• Freehold